Terms of Use

for Web Sites Operated by the John Locke Foundation

Effective February 1, 2005

Welcome to the websites operated and published by the John Locke Foundation (JLF). The JLF provides these Sites for information to the greater public under these Terms of Use. You must read, agree with and accept all of the terms and conditions contained in these Terms of Use before you may become a Registered Member of JLF website. By registering as a Member, and/or by accessing and using JLF website, you agree to these Terms of Use. We may make updates or revisions to these Terms of Use by posting the changes online. Should you object to any such revision(s) to these Terms of Use or become dissatisfied with JLF website in any way, your only recourse is to immediately terminate your Membership and discontinue usage of the JLF websites. Otherwise, continuing to use the service after the effective date means that you agree to be bound by the changes.

Please see our Privacy Policy for information on JLF website’s information gathering and how we intend to use any information we collect. If you become a Member of a JLF website, you accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your Membership account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and for restricting access to your computer so others may not access JLF website using your username or account in whole or in part. JLF website reserves the right to terminate Membership and deny access to the site to any person who violates this Terms of Use.

Cost
There is no cost associated with using the basic services provided by the JLF websites. At some point premium services maybe offered for a fee. Those areas will be clearly marked.

By requesting, joining, agreeing to, enrolling in, signing up for, acknowledging, or otherwise consenting to receive one or more text messages from John Locke Foundation (“Sender”, “we”, “us”, “our”) through Sender’s messaging platform (“Platform”), you accept these Terms & Conditions (“Opt-In”).

Opting In

  • You authorize Sender to use auto dialer or non-auto dialer technology to send text messages to the cell phone number associated with your Opt-In (i.e., the number listed on the Opt-In form or instructions, or, if none, the number from which you send the Opt-In, or, if none, the number on file for the account associated with your Opt-In). You also authorize Sender to include marketing content in any such messages. You do not have to Opt-In or agree to Opt-In as a condition of purchase of any of Sender’s offerings.
  • You confirm that you are the subscriber to the relevant phone number or that you are the customary user of that number on a family or business plan and that you are authorized to Opt-In.
  • You consent to the use of an electronic record to document your Opt-In.
  • You agree that, in addition to the main messages that Sender may provide, you may receive one or more welcome messages or administrative messages, such as (in some cases) a request to confirm your Opt-In.

About the Text Message Services and Opting Out

  • Message and data rates may apply. You must have a wireless device of your own, capable of two-way messaging, be using a participating wireless carrier, and be a wireless service subscriber with text messaging service. Not all cellular phone providers carry the necessary service to participate. Check your phone capabilities for specific text messaging instructions.
  • Unless otherwise noted, Sender may send multiple, recurring messages and frequency may vary. Sender may terminate any messaging services or your participation in it at any time with or without notice, including, for example, before you have received any or all messages that you otherwise would have received, but these Terms & Conditions still will apply. Your opt-out request may generate either a confirmation text or a texted request to clarify the Text Message Service to which it applies (if you have more than one). To complete your opt-out, please provide the requested clarification.
  • You consent to the handling of your information as described in our Privacy Policy . To contact Sender customer service, at [email protected].
  • You may text STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT to opt-out of messages or for additional help, text HELP. You also understand and agree that any other method of opting out, including, but not limited to, texting words other than those set forth above or verbally requesting one of our employees to remove you from our list, is not a reasonable means of opting out. You may receive an additional mobile message confirming your decision to opt out. These Terms & Conditions still will apply if you withdraw the consent mentioned above.
  • To request a free paper or email copy of the Opt-In, or to update our records with your contact information, or receive help with any messages, please contact us at [email protected]. Minimum technology requirements may apply for electronic records.
  • You may not use of engage with the Platform if you are under thirteen (13) years of age. If you use or engage with the Platform and are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) years of age, you must have your parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to do so. By using or engaging with the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that you are not under the age of thirteen (13) years, are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) and have your parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to use or engage with the Platform, or are of adult age in your jurisdiction. By using or engaging with the Platform, you also acknowledge and agree that you are permitted by your jurisdiction’s applicable laws, rules, and regulations to use and/or engage with the Platform.

Copyrights & Trademarks
Material published on JLF website, including articles, photos, graphics, bulletin board postings, audio and video clips, and other content, is copyrighted by the JLF. Additionally, the entire content of JLF website is also copyrighted as a collective work under the United States copyright laws; the owner of the collective work is the John Locke Foundation. You cannot reproduce, republish or redistribute material from any JLF website in any way without the express written consent of the JLF.

To obtain permission to reuse or republish any material copyrighted by the JLF, please contact us at (919) 828-3876 or via email [email protected]. The JLF sites often provide helpful website links to sites not published by JLF. Please contact the copyright holder for permission to reuse or republish information for any sites not published by the JLF.

Disclaimer
The JLF websites are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranty of any kind, either express or implied. While JLF website strives for accuracy, it does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information or database on our service. Nor does JLF website guarantee or warrant that any files available for downloading will be free of defects. JLF nor any of its partners shall be liable in any way to you or the other parties for delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions in the material published in a JLF website.

While we take reasonable steps to ensure that no viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other destructive items are present, the entire risk as to the quality and performance of JLF website and the accuracy and completeness of any information is with the user of our service.

Also, JLF website does not warrant that our service will be uninterrupted or error-free. JLF website makes no warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose any information published on the JLF website Web site or any products or services sold through the JLF website Web site.

Advice, Opinions and all other information expressed on JLF website forums/bulletin boards represent the individual’s own views and not necessarily those of JLF website. JLF website does not endorse and is not responsible for statements, advice and opinions made by anyone other than authorized JLF website spokespersons.

Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold JLF website harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, claims, damages, costs and/or actions (including attorney’s fees) based on or arising from any breach by you of your obligations under these Terms of Use. We reserve the right to defend any such claim, and you agree to provide us with such reasonable cooperation and information as we may request.

Jurisdiction
This Agreement between the JLF websites and its users will be governed and interpreted under the laws of the state of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Any action brought in connection with this Agreement shall be filed within one year of the date of the alleged injury, in the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, State of North Carolina, County of Wake or U.S. District Court for the State of North Carolina, Eastern District, 4th Judicial District.

Arbitration
Any legal controversy or legal action arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the JLF websites, excluding legal action taken by JLF to obtain an injunction relating to its intellectual property, shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis, and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party. The arbitration shall be conducted in Raleigh, North Carolina, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered into any court having jurisdiction thereof.

Termination
We reserve the right, without notice and in our sole discretion, to terminate any or all of the JLF website service and/or to block or prevent future access to and use of JLF website.

Questions

We hope that you enjoy your visit to the JLF websites. If you have any questions about this Terms of Use Statement, please contact us:

By phone: (919) 828-3876
By Email: [email protected]
By mail:

John Locke Foundation
200 West Morgan St.
Raleigh, NC 27601